Wave-motor and pumping system.



5. M. WINE. WAVE MOTOR AND PUMPING SYSTEM.

APPLICAHON FILED JUNE l9. I914.

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Patented N 0v. 19, 1918.

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J. M. IRVINE;

WAVE MOTOR AND PUMPING SYSTEM I I APPUCATION FILED JUNE '9, '94- 1 $285,198. Patented Nov. 19, 1918.

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1. M. IRVINE.

WAVE MOTOR AND PUMPING SYSTEM. APPLICATION man 111M219. 1914 Patented, Nov. 19. 1918.

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J0H N M. IRVINE,0F WILLIAMS BAY, WISCONSIN.

WAVE-MOTOR-AND PUMPING SYSTEM.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Nov. 19, 1918.

Application filed June 19, 1914. Serial N 0. 846,066.

To all whom it magnoncebn:

'Be it known that, 1, JOHN M. IRVINE, a subject of the King of England, residing at Williams Bay, in the county of Walworth and State of Wisconsin, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Wave Motors and Pumping Systems, of which the following is a description.

My invention belongs to that general class of devices known as wave motors, and the like, and relates particularly to an improved wave motor and pumping system for use at such places as are bodies of water upon which there are at times more or less Waves. My improved wave motor and system is intended to utilize the waves and operative power therefrom, reducing operating cost to a minimum. My invention has among its objects the production of a motor and system of the kind described that is simple, dur able, compact, eflicient, and satisfactory, which may be manufactured and installed at comparatively small cost.

To this end myinvention consists in the novel construction, arrangement and combination of parts herein shown and described,

' and more particularly pointed out in the claims.

In the drawings, wherein like reference characters indicate like or corresponding parts,

Figure 1 is a sectional view and side elevation illustrating my invention;

Fig. 2 is a sectional view through one of the valves 69; v

Fig. 2 is a sectional view through the safety valve 66.

Fig. Bis a sectional view through aportion of the tank, showing the pipes in elevation, the same being taken substantially on line 3, 3 of Fig. 1; A

Fig. 4 is a vertical sectional view through my improved motor, the float not, being shown;

Fig. 5 isa sectional view through one of the valves 40; V

Fig. 6 is a sectional view through one of the valves 43;; I Fig. 7 is a sectional view taken substantially on line 9, 9 of Fig. 8, showing the motor used for other purposes than pumping;

Fig. 8 is a side elevation of the same', and

Fig. 9 is sectional view of a modified valve.

It may first be mentioned that with my improved motor the same is so constructed that it may be turned with either end up, and be supported either from a suitable base, or from a pier, post, or the like. The same motor is also adapted for use in pumping water or converting the wave power into such form that it may be utilized for operating machinery. Referring particularly to, Figs. 1 and 4, 1 represents a suitable pump casing, which is extended at one end at 2, and in the figures shown is supported on a standard 3 adjustably and detachably carried by a standard 4. The standard 4 shown may be carried on a movable truck or crib 6, having wheels 7, or

- by a pile driven in the ground. Where the lake bottom is substantially level or slopes gradually, the truck with broad wheels to prevent sinking in the sand is particularly convenient, as the whole device may be pulled out of the water or pushed in complete. There the truck 6, and which may be termed a crib, is not portable as shown, the

pump may be detached and the pump lifted from the bottom of the lake to prevent injury by the ice in winter. Any adjustable connection may be employed, the pin 5 being a very convenient and simple construction for locking the parts together. The casing 1 is preferably provided with a lining 8 of brass or equivalent material, which may be renewed when worn. Arranged within the pump is a plunger or piston 9, secured to a plunger rod 10, which extends out through a top or cap 11 at the top of the pump casing, suitable packing 12 being arranged as shown. The packing is maintained in place by the plug or stufing nut 13. The plunger rod 10 is arranged to be operatedby an arm 22, as hereafter described. Arranged on the rod 10 is a member 16, which is preferably flanged as at 17, and a spring 15 arranged between the flange 17 and top 11. A spring 1 1 is also preferably arranged within the motor chamber, the purpose of the two springs being to prevent shocks or jars, particularly during a storm, as will be clear from the operation of the device. Arranged about the casing 1 is a collar 18, which is provided with an arm 20, the collar being rotatable about the casing, if; desired. It may, however, be

locked against movement by a set screw 19,

most suitable for the purpose.

relative to the float.

or equivalentmeans for the purpose; Fivotally carried hythe arm :20 is a bell-crank lever 2l22, the end being adapted to co-- operate with the member 16 on the rod 10, as previously describet. Several holes may be provided in the arm 20, so as to afford differ ent adjustments of the arm or levers 2122. Err; the free-end or thearm 21 is a heat 2 the same being preferably secured to the arm or lever by universal coupling or joint 2%. The float 23 may be constructed in any desired manner, and may be or shape It may he mentioned in this connection that a barrel float is very satisfactory. I preferably adjust-ably arrange on the lever 21 as a countel-balance a weight 25, and arrange a chain 26, as shown, for limiting the movement of the float. The weight gives a quicker and more positive downward stroke of the arm '21, and holds the arm in its proper position As shown in Fig. i, a dog 15 suitably maintained in operative position by a spring or itsequivalent, may be provided tor positively looking the piston rod in its lowestposition, and consequently preventing the dropping of the iioat.

Thepump shown in Fig. l is in the torn". of a compound pump, provided with inlet pipes :27 and and discharge pipes 28 and 30. As shown, pipe 27 is connected through pipes 31 and to an intake pipe (see Fig. 1) to the end of which may be secured a strainer T is pipe is arranged so that the strainer or intaxe end oi. pipe below the water level. I have hown pipe 32 connected by a branch pipe to the intake pipe .29, and pipe 30 connected throu 'h a branch pipe 37 to the supply or discharge pipe L6, to which pipe 28 is connected through pipe 36. The

normal flow of water is tlnrough pipes 3-1:,

32 and 31. 2'? and 29 throu 'h the mini).

from whence it is discharged through pipes 28, SGand 3O, 37 to the discharge pipe 443. Of course pipes 29 and 30 87 may be omitted if so desired. Where it is desired to pump air either simultaneously with the pumping of water, as later described, or only air, I also provide a pipe 38 extending from pipe to above the water level. A valve 39 is preferably provided at the end of this pipe, so that the same may be closed as desired. I

I also provide valves 1:0, el-Q and it (see Fig. l) of any suitable construction, preferably of the construction hereafter described. It may be mentioned that Ihave found it desirable to providevalves d0 of a type that maybe opened and maintained open from the shore when desired, and a valve of a type that may be maintained opened or closed, or which operate automatically, the same being arranged to also he controlled from the shore. I' alves i? may be the ordinary form of check valves shown, or they may he similar to valves 40 or d3, if so desired.

While any suitable valves may be our ployed. I have illustrated my preferred forms in Figs. 5 and 6, the construct-ions heing similar except that valve 43 is arranged for double control. Referring first toIig. 5, valve d0 consists of a casing having a partition 17 therein, having a port 4L8 arranged to seat a valve 4:9, provided with a stem 50. This valve is maintained in position by a suitable guiding cap 52-, a spring 51, normally maintaining the valve closed. The valve, however, is free to open under the pressure of the water passing through in the direction indicated by the arrow. It closes, however, and normally checks when the water tends to flow in the opposite direction. A rod 53 is provided for maintaining the sameiopen when desired. This rod passes through a cap 5%, and is normally maintained out of operativeposition'by a spring 55. Carried by the cap 5% on the eX- tension 56 is a hell-crank lever 5'7, 58, to which is secured a rod or cable 59. As is obvious, when the rod or cable 59 is pulled in the direction of the arrow, and held in.

that position, the valve :19 willrhe maintained open, so that water may flow in either direction. The valve 43 shown in Fig. 6 is very similar, and I have given similar parts the same reference characters. However, in this case instead of the cap 52, a cap 61 is provided, similar in construction to the cap 54:, the same provided with a bell-crank lever 63, 64-, arranged to cooperate with the valve rod to cooperate with the auxiliary valve rod 60, which passes. to the exterior of the cap 61. This rod extends into contact with the valve rod 30. so that while a spring 51 normally maintains the valve closed, the same may be locked closed bypulling the cord 65 and operating hell-crank 64, so as to drive the rod 60' down against the end of the valve rod 60. A spring 62 normally maintains the parts out of operative position. As is obvious, if cable 59 is pulled, the valve is locked open, while if cable 65 is pulled. it is locked closed. On the other hand if neither are pulled, the valve actsas-au ordi nary check-valve, as the water flows in the direction indicated by the arrow.

This part of the apparatus may be uti the tank are all shut. I have also shown pump 68 arranged in the system, provided with apiston rod 70 andoperatmg lever71. This pump may be similar to that previously described, or, as shown, it may be only SlIigle acting. Ihave not considered it necessary toillustrate the pumpin detail, and it may be mentioned that the same may be operated manually, or by suitable motive power. Ihave alsoprovided valves 69 in the pipe 67, as shown. Any" suitablevalves may be employed, those shown being illustrated in section in Fig.2. this figure, 69 is a casing, within which is arranged a check valve 73, the same being pivotally secured to the casing at 74. In the construction shown I have shown the valve 73 adjustably secured to an arm 73 by a screw 75, which arm 73 is secured to the casing, and which is provided withan extension 75; The extension 75 is arranged to cooperate with a cam member 76 on a shaft77, extending through the extension 78 of the cap 81. 'An operating handle 79 is provided, the cam being normally main tained out of operative position by a spring 80 secured to the parts andtending to maintain the handle 79 and shaft 77 against rotation. I

' The tank is preferably arranged in the ground with the greater portion below the water level of the lake. As shown, 82 is the tank, which is divided by a partition 83 into a water chamber 84. and air chamber 85. The pipe 67 is connected to both of these chambers. Referring to Fig. l, pipes 86 and 87 connect pipe 67 with the Water chamber,

88 being a suitably formed valve provided with a valve handle 89. The air tank or chamber is connectedto pipe 67 by pipe 90,-91 being a valve and 92 its controlling rod. I provide supply pipes extending from both chambers 84 and 85, so that either air or water under pressure may be drawn from the tank and utilized as desired. The water supply pipe 95. is connected to pipe 94, which extends within the tank and is provided with an extension 93'to the bottom of the water tank. The air discharge'pipe 106 is connected to pipe 100, extending from the air chamber. I have also provided a safety valve 98 in the water pipe, and a pipe 99 connecting the water pipe with the air pipe 100. I have valves 101 in the pipe 99, havingan operating rod 102 and a safety valve 103 in the air pipe. The air pipe is also provided with a valve 104 (see Fig.1)

having an operating rod 105 (only the rod 8 being shown inFig. 3) the water pipe being I 60 T he two tanks may. be connected by pipe 107,

having a valve 108, as shown.

controlled by' a valve. 96, with its rod 97.

Having thus described the parts of my system, its operation may be briefly described; Assumingthat valves 42 act as or Referring to automatically or manually,

dinary check valves: If-there is no" water in the water chamber 84, andvalve'88 and no waves onthe lake to operate thepump.

If there areno waves, more water-can be pumped in the tank under. a pressure by means of the pump 68 operated on shore. Assume, however, that the pump in the lake is to be operated by its float, there being sutiicient wavesto raise-and lower the fioat. In this case valves 69, 40 and 43 are released so as to operate as ordinary check valves, check valves .42 being open or in operation. As the float rises and falls, it operates the piston rod 10. However, any shocks at either end of the stroke are relieved by the springs 14 or15. Water-flows then through the intake '34, through pipe 33, 32, and through pipes 31, 27 and 35, 29, through the pump, and out through pipes 37 and 36 and 87- to the chamber 84, valve 88 being 7 opened of course. The valves prevent a back flow as the pump is operated. If it is desired to increase the air in the air chamher, that is increase the pressure of the air in the air chamber, valve 43 may be main- .tained closed and valve 39 opened, so that the air is pumped through pipe 38 and through the several pipes, through'pipe into the air chamber 85, valve 91 being open. 011 the other hand, if it is desired to pump both air and water at the same time, valve 39 may be open and valve 43 released, so that water and air are both pumped by the pump and discharged into the tank. The pressure, of course, may be released at any time, either by the safety valves 98 and 103, so that there will not be too much pressure in the tank. If at any time there should be any obstruction in any of the pipes, it may be forced backward either by forcing the air or water from the tank back to the intake 34, the valves, of course, being operated or controlled so as to permit the backward flow. The operation of the float on the pump or motor may be varied by shifting the weight 25, or the position of the lever on the arm 20. v

In Figs. 7 and 9 the'motor is constructed with the casing 120, through which extends a plunger rod 121, the samebeing guided within the casing. In this case," however,

a pump is not required, and the piston may mil.

nected to the arm or lever 123, having its end 1% arranged to cocperate with the rod 121. To rod. 121 is secured a shaft or rod 130. In this case the motor is secured upon the piling 126 below the, top of pier 127. The rod 130 is'provided with a rack bar 131, arranged'to cooperate with ratchet teeth on a ratchet wheel 129, secured to a shaft 128. A spring 132 normally maintains the tWo in operative relation. As'isobvious, as the float is raised, the rod 130 is drawn down, drawing down the rack bar 131, and rotating the ratchetvvheel 129, thereby driving the shaft 128. There may be any desired number of floats and motors employed in this construction, so that each Wave as it passes on successively raises the floats, so that the rotation'o'f the shaft is substan tially continuous. 1 havenot considered it necessary'to describe in great detail all the possible variations in my construction, or in my system, or the various uses to which the same maybe put. In Fig. 9 a double check valve is shown, which may be used wherever found desirable in the system, the same being arranged to Work automatically or to be positively controlled. Referring to this figure, 140 represents a conducting pipe, in which is arranged a valve casing 141, and arranged in the valve casing are valves 142 and 1&3, the same being provided with valve stems Ml and H6 respectively. The valves are normally maintained on the valve seats by springs, or their equivalent-s. They are controlled by bell-crank levers 145 and 14:7 respectively, bOWYlllOll may be: secured cables for operating the same from the shore. When both valves are shut the passage of fluid through the pipe 1&0 is prevented. When one is closed and the other maintained open, backward flow is checked in the usual manner. When both are maintained open the fluid or air is free to pass in either direction. As mentioned, the same may be placed at any point in the supply pipe between the pump and tank.

Having thus described my invention, it is obvious that various immaterial modifications may be made in the samevvithout departing from the spirit of my invention; hence I do not Wish to be understood as limiting myself to the exact form, construction, arrangement or combination of parts herein shown and described, or usesmentioned.

nee-aloe connected to the opposite end of said lever arm, and a Weight adjustably mounted on said arm, a base for said casing provided with a plurality ot'supporting Wheels, means for adjustably securing the casing on said base, and means for limiting the movement of the float. y

The combination of a pump, comprising a suitable casing a lining arranged therein, a closure arranged at each end of said casing, a plunger arranged in said casing providedwith a plunger rod extending to the exterior of the casing at one end thereof, means arranged at said end for limiting the movement of said plunger, said casing provided with an inlet at each end and with an outlet at each end, a bracket adjust-ably carried by said casing, a float arm pivotally secured to said bracket and having one of its ends arranged to cooperate with said plunger rod, a float member pivotally secured to the tree end of saidv arm, a Weight adjustably secured to said arm, and means for supporting said casing, comprising a Wheelbase, and-means for adjust-ably and detachably securing the casing to said base.

3. The combination of a pump, comprising a suitable casing, a lining arranged therein, a closure arranged at each end of said casing,a plungerarranged in said caeing provided with a plunger rod extending to the exterior of the casing at one end thereof, resilient means arranged at said end for limiting the movement of said plunger, said casing provided with an inlet at each end and Withan outlet at each end, controlling valves for said inlets and outlets, a

bracket adjustably carried by said casing, a

float arm pivotally secured to said bracket and having one of its ends arranged to cooperate vvith said plunger rod, a floatmember pivotally secured to the free end of said arm, a weightadjustably secured to said arm, and means for supporting said casing, comprising a Wheel base, and means for adjust-ably and. detachably securing the casing to said base. A

41-. The combination of a pump, comprising a suitable casing, a. lining arranged therein, a closure arran'ged at each end of said casing, a plunger arranged in saidcasing provided with a plunger rod extending to the exterior of the'casing at one end thereof, means arranged at said end for" limiting the movement of said plunger, said casing provided with an'inlet at each end and with an outlet ateach'end, a bracket adjustably carried by said casing, a float arm .pivotally secured. to said. bracket and having one of its ends arranged to cooperate with said plunger rod, a float member pivotally secured to the free end of said arm, and means for supporting said casing, comprising a wheeled base, means for adjustably securing the casing to said base, means for controlling the admission of water to the casing inlets, including means extending therefrom to a point remote therefrom.

5. The combination of a pump, comprising a suitable casing, a lining arranged therein, a closure arranged at each end of said casing, a plunger arranged in said casing provided with a plunger rod'extendin' to t e exterior of the casing at one enc l thereof, means arranged at said end for limiting the movement of said plunger, said casing provided with an inlet at each end and with an outlet at each end, controlling valves for said inlets and outlets and means for controlling said Valves, a bracket adj usttachably securing the casing to said base,

means for controlling the admission of water to the casing inlets, including means extending therefrom to a point remotetherefrom.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

JOHN M. IRVINE.

Witnesses:

Roy W. HILL, CHARLES I. Conn.

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